The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage is a residential care home in Dewsbury, in the Kirklees council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 7 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Priory Group, which operates 174 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2017.

At its latest inspection, published January 2023, the CQC rated The Old Vicarage Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Old Vicarage has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Kirklees. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 125 registered care homes in Kirklees. The nearest to The Old Vicarage include Freddie Finlay, Branwell Manor and Aston Manor EMI Residential Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.